Traditional and Collectable Artist Mohair Teddy Bear

I feel the materials used to create a bear are as important as its overall design . I've spent considerable time tracking down  supplies from around the world so that the bears I make are of the highest quality.

I use high quality "Shulte" mohair for the majority of my bears which I import directly from Germany.

My crushed velvet bears use "vintage" material that's usually over 30 years old. My mini-bear "cashmere" fabrics are hand dyed
and  come from the United States.

I enjoy creating bears using traditional materials and techniques where possible; for example using cotter pin joints,  original wired glass or authentic Victorian boot button eyes.

To give my bears extra huggable weight I'll add a range of fills such as steel shot and bead.  I also use traditional materials such as Kapok alongside the more modern polyester fibre fillings.

Finally I love adding detailing to my bears such as shading, waxed or leather noses or appliqué paw pads.